Husson University
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Former names | Shaw School of Business (1898–1953) Husson College (1953–2008) | |
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Motto | Character & Humility | |
Type | President Robert A. Clark | |
Provost | Lynne Coy-Ogan | |
Academic staff | 136[2] | |
Students | 3,065 (Fall 2022)[2] | |
Undergraduates | 2,429 (Fall 2022)[2] | |
Postgraduates | 636 (Fall 2022)[2] | |
Location | , , United States 44°49′37.07″N 68°47′35.60″W / 44.8269639°N 68.7932222°W | |
Campus | Suburban (208 acres) | |
Colors | Cyprus Green & Barley Corn Gold[3] | |
Nickname | Eagles | |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division III – NAC | |
Mascot | Baldwin | |
Website | www | |
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Husson University is a private university in Bangor, Maine. It offers undergraduate and graduate degrees and as of Fall 2022 had a total enrollment of 3,065 students, including 636 graduate students in master's and doctoral programs.[2]
Husson University is one of four universities in the Bangor area (the University of Maine at Augusta,[4] the University of Maine, and Beal University are the others) and the largest private university in the region. Husson also offers a number of online programs. The university previously operated satellite campuses around the state. The last of these campuses, at Northern Maine Community College, was shuttered in 2021. Students were transitioned to Husson's online programs.[5]
History
Founded in 1898, Husson was originally named Shaw School of Business and was located on the second floor of a building in downtown Bangor. Enrollment was low until after World War II, when its reputation grew as a business school. In 1953 the Maine Legislature authorized the school, newly-renamed as Husson College, to grant Bachelor of Science degrees. It subsequently became Husson University in 2008.[6]
Today the University has four colleges, and two schools: the College of Business, the College of Health and Education, the College of Science and Humanities, the School of Pharmacy, and the New England School of Communications. The New England School of Communications, known by its abbreviation NESCom, was an independent school acquired[7] by Husson in 1997, and was separately accredited and operated semi-autonomously with control over its own tuition, hiring, admissions, and graduation requirements until 2014.
Since 2000, undergraduate enrollment has increased five to ten percent with each incoming class. In response, the University continues to add a significant number of new faculty to its ranks. Today, students graduate having trained both in the specialties of their chosen fields and in how those fields fit into a broader cultural context. Husson ranks 54th on U.S. News & World Report's ranking of top universities in the United States for social mobility.[8]
Accreditation
Husson University is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE). In addition, specific programs have their own professional accreditations or approvals:
- International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE) for their business programs.
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) for their bachelor's and master's degree programs in nursing.
- Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education(ACOTE) for their occupational therapy programs.
- Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) for their Doctor of Pharmacy program.
- Council for Accreditation of Counseling & Related Educational Programs (CACREP) for their Clinical Mental Health Counseling and School Counseling graduate programs.
- Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) for their School of Physical Therapy.
- American Board of Physical Therapy Education Residency (ABPTRFE). The School of Physical Therapy is a member of this organization.
- State of Maine Department of Education has approved the school counseling and teacher education programs in the School of Education.
- National Board for Certified Counselors has approved the master's degree programs in clinical mental health and school counseling to provide continuing professional education and development.
Campus
The Husson University Campus in
Gracie Theatre
The Gracie Theatre, located in the Beardsley Meeting House, is a 500-seat multipurpose venue. Opera singer Richard Troxell, comedian Bob Marley, and the Bangor Symphony Orchestra have all performed in the Gracie. The New England School of Communications has staged musicals (including West Side Story and The Who's Tommy) there and operates the theatre during other events.[9]
Winkin Sports Complex
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Location | Bangor, Maine |
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Owner | Husson University |
Capacity | 3,000 |
Opened | 2001 |
Winkin Sports Complex is a stadium in Bangor, Maine. It is home of the Husson University baseball, field hockey, and football teams.[10] The ballpark has a capacity of 3,000 people and opened in 2004.[11] It was formerly the home of Bangor Lumberjacks.
The complex was named in honor of retired head baseball coach John Winkin.[12]
In 2003, the city of Bangor contributed $381,000 towards the building of the complex.[13] In 2004, the Lumberjacks played their only season at the complex. In May 2016, renovation were made which increased padding on the field at the cost of approximately $1 million.[14][15][16]
Student life
There are dozens of student clubs and organizations, such as
Husson currently has two active sororities and one fraternity.
Athletics
Husson University teams are known as the Eagles. They were known as the Braves until 2010.
2023 NCAA Ethics Investigation
On November 30, 2023, the
Notable alumni
- Tarren Bragdon, think tank founder and former Maine state legislator
- James R. Flynn, country music songwriter
- Phil Harriman, political commentator and former Maine state legislator
- George Hasay, former Pennsylvania state legislator
- Peter Lyford, Maine state legislator[22]
- Terry Morrison, businessman and former Maine state legislator
- Paul LePage, 74th Governor of Maine
- Anne C. Perry, member of the Maine House of Representatives
- Joseph F. Underwood, member of the Maine House of Representatives[23]
- Edward Youngblood, banker and former Maine state legislator
References
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- ^ a b c d e "Husson University | Information". National Center for Education Statistics | Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved February 19, 2024.
- ^ "Welcome Recruits/Quick Facts - Husson Athletics". Archived from the original on 2020-11-09. Retrieved 2022-02-12.
- ^ "Bangor - Locations". Locations. Retrieved 2018-09-19.
- ^ Smith, Cam. "Husson University satellite campus at NMCC switching to online format". www.wabi.tv. Retrieved 2021-05-08.
- ^ HUSSON: About, Fast Facts
- ^ "NESCom History & Mission". Archived from the original on 2011-07-31. Retrieved 2011-08-25.
- ^ "Husson University Overall Rankings | US News Best Colleges". U.S. News & World Report. Retrieved 8 May 2021.
- ^ "Director's Information - Gracie Theatre". Archived from the original on 2018-02-13. Retrieved 2012-04-21.
- ^ "Winkin Sports Complex". Husson University Athletic Department. Retrieved 2008-02-17.
- ^ "The Wink". Retrieved 2008-02-17.
- ^ "Facilities". Husson University. Retrieved 2023-10-22.
- ^ Gagnon, Dawn (September 23, 2003). "New site picked for Bangor police station". Bangor Daily News.
- ^ "WINKIN COMPLEX RENOVATION NEAR COMPLETION". July 6, 2016.
- ^ Mahoney, Larry (10 May 2016). "Renovations underway at Husson sports facilities". Bangor Daily News.
- ^ Mahoney, Larry (10 February 2016). "Husson plans new $1 million surface for Winkin Sports Complex". Bangor Daily News.
- ^ Husson Spectator
- ^ Husson University Theatre on Facebook
- ^ Russell, Eric (May 17, 2010). "Indian mascot talk reveals progress". Bangor Daily News. p. B1, B4.
- ^ Wright, Meghan Durham (November 30, 2023). "Former Husson swimming and diving head coach violated ethical conduct rules". NCAA.
- ^ "HUSSON UNIVERSITY STATEMENT ON NCAA INFRACTION". Husson University Press Releases. November 30, 2023.
- ^ "Peter Lyford's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved 20 December 2020.
- ^ "Joseph Underwood". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2024-02-21.